Glorifying terrorism or displaying history? Hijacked truck used by terrorist in Berlin's Christmas market to be placed as museum exhibit

Many believe the exhibit is offensive and insensitive to the affected families.

A museum in Bonn, Germany may create a terrorist collection for its visitors.

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The Haus der Geschichte, or House of History, is currently deciding whether to include the truck that mowed down and killed twelve people in the Berlin Christmas Market Massacre.

According to The Local de, Hans Walter HĂĽtter, the president of the foundation for Haus der Geschichte, held an interview with DPA Wednesday, in which he explained "It is too early to give a final decision" on whether the museum would be using the truck.

In an attempt to remain sensitive to the families affected by the tragic incident, HĂĽtter stated: "Immediately after the act, it is always difficult for all relatives and those affected. One must wait, with respect, for the right time.

"...The investigation is still ongoing. We need also more distance [from the event] to make the right decision.

"...But then you must act as a museum person, who is responsible for passing down the material legacy of the past - and indeed always with the necessary sense proportion.

"If a theme is socially relevant - which this case is - then it belongs to our history, whether we want it to or not."

Several have expressed their disdain of the idea, with one person claiming the truck should be destroyed.

Regardless, HĂĽtter explained the museum has several displays related to various terror attacks and groups in Germany. There is even a section dedicated to New York's Twin Towers.

"These things represent the human suffering from these terrorist acts," he claimed. "In what form Isis terror in Germany will be integrated into the collection is still to be discussed."

Aware of the timing and public response, HĂĽtter was quick to say any exhibit would not reveal events from the attacker's perspective.

"Different aspects must be considered: the act itself, the attackers, the tool used in the attack, the victims, their relatives, and the social ramifications," HĂĽtter stated. "You need a whole lot of informative objects, documents, photos, sound and video contributions."

Another consideration regards the size of the vehicle. The truck and its trailer are far too large for any exhibit, leaving HĂĽtter with no choice but to further destroy it and displaying only a portion of the vehicle.

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